A judge who decides on a disputed issue (7)

I believe the answer is:

arbiter

(Other definitions for arbiter that I've seen before include "Judge - mediator" , "Ref" , "Settler of dispute" , "One has the authority to settle disputes" , "He'll decide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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